Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Sandwell
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Sandwell compares
Based on 2025 data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the West Midlands earned £11,135 at the median — 6.0% below the national benchmark of £11,840. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £11,135 has an effective purchasing power closer to £12,169. Compared to the Sandwell average across all roles (£28,766), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 61.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £11,135 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,169 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Sandwell
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in Sandwell?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Sandwell) is £11,135 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does kitchen and catering assistants pay in Sandwell compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earn 6.0% below the national median of £11,840. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in Sandwell compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sandwell is £28,766. Kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earn £11,135, which is 61.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sandwell. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.